Premium processing is now available for some student applications, and different fees and timeframes apply to different petition and application types.
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USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a final rule increasing USCIS fees for premium processing.
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Another Round of Premium Processing Expansion!
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting a change of status to F-1
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Online USCIS Premium Processing for F-1 Students Seeking OPT
USCIS has made it easier for certain F-1 students who are seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) OPT extensions to apply
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USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s Petition
As a result of a class action lawsuit, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has entered into a settlement agreement to “bundle” an application to extend or change H-4 or L-2
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In Progress: Second Phase of Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is carrying out its intention to expand the premium processing program by implementing the second phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners that
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Slow and Steady: USCIS Provides Additional Details for Expanded Premium Processing
On May 24, USCIS provided additional information related to implementation of its expanded premium processing program. First announced March 29, 2022, USCIS stated its intention to expand premium processing to
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USCIS Announces New Measures to Reduce Immigration Backlog
On March 29, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced three measures that seek to reduce wait times, expand premium processing to additional form types, and streamline the process for
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USCIS Adjusts Fees and Changes Premium Processing Timeline
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that there will be an adjustment to the filing fees for certain applications and petitions requesting an immigration benefit. The new fees
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USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing
On May 29, 2020, USCIS announced it would resume premium processing for certain eligible applications. USCIS had previously suspended all premium processing for I-129 and I-140 petitions due to
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